The first fruits are when we feel the forgiveness of sin that salvation offers. When that fruit is felt, we are no longer condemned, but strengthened in the fact that is not ours, but God’s strength we rely on.

“The First Fruits of the Spirit”
John Wesley Sermon Series
(taken from John Wesley on Christian Beliefs, The Standard Sermons in Modern English, Vol. 1, Abingdon Press:2002)
Romans 8:1-17
July 13, 2003
I. Introduction – How many of us have ever felt condemned? What’s the first word that
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"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev 19:10). A true prophet will be known by the fruit of the holy spirit in his/her character and conduct (Matt 7:16)

Series: How To Judge Prophecy
TEST 3 - ALL TRUE PROPHECY CENTRES IN JESUS CHRIST, AND EXALTS AND GLORIFIES HIM.
A) In John 16.13-14 Jesus says: "When he, the Spirit of truth, is come ... he shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you."
The primary
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GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT
I. WH

GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT
I. WHO ARE THESE FALSE TEACHERS?
A. Characteristics of a Genuine Prophet:
1. Commissioned by God vs. Self-appointed
How does our emphasis on seminary education, candidating, volunteerism, etc. lend
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The fruit of the Spirit is produced because of what we are. It takes time to develop and requires careful cultivation.

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26
INTRO.: I was enjoying a bowl of cereal topped with peaches we froze last July and I realized one of the nicest things about living in the country is all the fresh fruit that’s available. We always eat a lot of fruit in the spring and summer then freeze some
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Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring.
2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped
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Introductory Consideration
From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17
1. "I try so hard not to talk about others, but before I realize it, the words are out of my mouth". "I believe I am a Christian, but I sure wonder when I act theway I do." " I feel like giving up. I just cannot overcome the evil
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Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the p

Practical Guidelines for Consecration
Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the
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Anger is a powerful sin that destroys relationships and adversely affects our relationshipo with God. God invites us not only to control our anger, but to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19-21 “Killer Instinct” (Anger)
INTRODUCTION
Many of the seven deadly sins appear to be harmless at first glance. Pride can be downgraded to simply having an “attitude.” Envy is such a common “sin,” that can’t be all that bad, besides it is what fuels our
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FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS
RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA:
FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS
RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity."
I.
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Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are
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“Joy Deeper than a Smile”
- Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 2 - July 6, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams
Gal. 5:22
How Long do you believe that you could smile without stopping?
How long could you hold it?
A little lady named Lisa Lester, a little girl smiled for 10 hrs 5 min. without breaking
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1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of
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What does it mena to have fruit of self-control and how can we cultivate it?

Introductory Considerations
1. She seemed the same as the rest of us. She loved the Lord and lived for Him, taking every opportunity to serve that she could, but place a little bit of alcohol in her coke and something happened to her. She became a completely different person. Tthat which she had
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Living water comes from a place deeper than… any drill can excavate, any talent can imitate, any devil can duplicate, any emotions can replicate, any mind can fabricate

Intro:
Many of us as Christians find ourselves in an emotional vacuum
• We look for God to move the same way He has moved for us in the past…
• If he used a sling and a stone to defeat the enemy then we need to send our boys in Iraq a sling shot and tell them to lay down those pesky guns!
• If
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SBC Philippi 5/15/05 pm
Rev. Jeff Simms
Contentment
Phil 4:10-13
Primary Purpose: To discuss the secret of being content no matter the circumstances.
There is a story about millionaire William Randolph Hearst who invested a fortune in collecting art treasures from around the world.
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